Medvedev beat Djokovic 6-4 6-4 6-4 to win the US Open in 2021, however the Russian has additionally misplaced within the Melbourne last twice – towards Djokovic in 2021 after which in a five-set thriller towards Rafael Nadal a 12 months later.
The Russian third seed has had three five-set matches on his approach to the 2024 last, together with hard-fought wins over top-10 gamers Hubert Hurkacz of Poland and Alexander Zverev of Germany up to now two rounds.
Nonetheless, Medvedev felt the robust battles he has bought by had been a optimistic.
“I am stronger than I used to be earlier than this match as a result of now I do know I am able to some issues perhaps I assumed I am not,” Medvedev mentioned.
“Mentally, I am stronger than earlier than, and I am blissful about it. It is higher to be within the last profitable three-set, four-set matches.
“That is the higher method bodily. However it’s what it’s, and I am proud and searching ahead to the ultimate to offer my 100% once more.”
Medvedev – who developed a fame as a pantomime villain up to now – additionally felt he has develop into a calmer and fewer unstable character.
“I mentioned earlier than the match, I desire a change, I need to develop into higher with myself,” he added.
“To not have after the matches these moments the place I am like, ‘I did this with the gang, why did I do it? Did it assist me?’
“I simply do not need to have it any extra. I need to play tennis, I need to be happy with myself, I need to battle.”